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Westman quintet set for Brick

By Perry Bergson 3 minute read Yesterday at 11:13 PM CDT

Westman will be well represented on Manitoba’s entry into the prestigious Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton later next month.

Kasey Calvert of Brandon will be joined on the Manitoba Junior Ice squad of 2016-born players by Connor Hanska of Birdtail Sioux, Astor Corbett of Virden and Reston’s Johnny Henderson and Ryder Henderson.

Calvert is the son of former Brandon Wheat Kings great Matt, who went on to play 598 regular season and playoff games in the National Hockey League over 11 seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche.

The 10-year-old Calvert, whose mother is Courtney, spent the regular season with Brandon U11 A1 Black

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Montreal Canadiens Patrik Laine speaks to the media during their end of season news conference in Brossard, Que., on Monday, June 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canadiens’ Laine says he had green light to play, excited for ‘new opportunities’

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Canadiens’ Laine says he had green light to play, excited for ‘new opportunities’

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 7:36 PM CDT

BROSSARD - Patrik Laine spent the last four months regularly skating with the Montreal Canadiens without seeing game action.

Turns out he might have been available all along.

“I probably could have played pretty soon after New Year's,” Laine said Monday as players cleaned out lockers following a five-game defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

The sharpshooting Finnish winger was limited to just five games this season after undergoing core-muscle surgery in late October with a three-to-four month recovery timeline. He returned to practice in mid-January and became a regular participant later that month, but still finished the season on the injured list.

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Brendan Gallagher says it’s time to ‘find a new home’ in emotional Canadiens farewell

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Brendan Gallagher says it’s time to ‘find a new home’ in emotional Canadiens farewell

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:58 PM CDT

BROSSARD - Brendan Gallagher stepped away to collect himself.

The Montreal Canadiens winger — a heart-and-soul warrior for 14 seasons — knew his time had come.

He just needed another few moments.

"So thankful and so fortunate to have spent as much time as I have here," Gallagher said to open his end-of-year availability Monday as players cleaned out lockers following a five-game defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

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New Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka, left to right, MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley, and new Toronto Maple Leafs Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations, Mats Sundin, hold a press conference in Toronto on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

GM Chayka continues Maple Leafs remake with two front-office hires

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GM Chayka continues Maple Leafs remake with two front-office hires

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 8:13 AM CDT

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs continued to reshape their front office Monday, hiring Judd Brackett as assistant general manager and Freddie Hamilton as chief of staff.

Brackett, who spent the last five seasons as the Minnesota Wild's director of amateur scouting after 12 years with the Vancouver Canucks organization, will oversee amateur and professional player evaluation for Toronto.

Hamilton, a former NHL forward, joins after earning an MBA from Yale University and working in private equity.

The hires are the latest moves under new general manager John Chayka, who was brought in last month alongside senior executive adviser Mats Sundin as part of an organizational overhaul. Toronto also fired head coach Craig Berube last month after a disappointing 2025-26 season.

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Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers ‘were built to win’

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Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers ‘were built to win’

Larry Fisher, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 12:10 AM CDT

KELOWNA - Sam O’Reilly stepped up again. Jared Woolley did his part, too. And Jussi Ahokas made history in the process.

Together, they led the Kitchener Rangers to their third Memorial Cup championship, culminating with Sunday’s 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips.

“To win this, it’s a hard trophy to win, and how we did it, it’s an unbelievable feeling,” said Ahokas, who became the first European head coach to win the Memorial Cup on the same day his home country of Finland won the world men's hockey championship. “Proud moment, of course, and maybe I might open up some doors for some other European coaches who might come over. So it’s big.”

O’Reilly came up big in the final with a four-point performance, including three assists, to earn another MVP award — becoming only the fourth player to be named most valuable in the regular season, playoffs and at this tournament, joining past and present NHL stars Brad Richards, Corey Perry and Mitch Marner.

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Kitchener Rangers players celebrate their win of the Memorial Cup over the Everett Silvertips, in Kelowna, B.C., on Sunday, May 31, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Rangers win Memorial Cup with 6-2 win over Silvertips

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Rangers win Memorial Cup with 6-2 win over Silvertips

Larry Fisher, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Sunday, May. 31, 2026

KELOWNA - Sam O’Reilly had a four-point performance, including three assists, to lead the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips in the Memorial Cup championship on Sunday.

Jared Woolley scored what stood up as the winner and Jack Pridham netted his tournament-leading fifth goal as the Ontario Hockey League champions pulled away for a repeat of their 6-2 win from Monday’s round-robin meeting.

Christian Kirsch made 30 saves for the Rangers, who struck twice on a 5-on-3 power play to start the third period after leading 2-1 and 3-1 at the breaks. They never trailed with Luke Ellinas opening the scoring and Dylan Edwards making it 2-1.

Christian Humphreys rounded out the scoring with a short-handed empty-net goal and Haeden Ellis and Cameron Reid had two assists for the unbeaten Rangers, who earned a bye to the final and a four-day break by running the table in round-robin play — also blanking the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in their opener last Friday and beating the QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens 3-2 on Tuesday.

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Norway edges Canada 3-2 in overtime to win world hockey bronze medal

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Norway edges Canada 3-2 in overtime to win world hockey bronze medal

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Sunday, May. 31, 2026

ZURICH - Noah Steen scored in overtime to earn Norway a 3-2 upset win over Canada on Sunday to claim the bronze medal at the world hockey championship.

Steen's goal came at the 3:32 mark of the extra session and earned Norway its first medal at the world men's hockey championship.

Robert Thomas scored both goals for Canada. They came in the final 1:16 of regulation time to force overtime.

“It took too long to get to our game today," said Canadian head coach Misha Donskov. "We got to it in stretches towards the end of the second and in the third period, but it was not a complete 60-minute effort for our group.

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Silvertips’ DuPont embraces pressure from Memorial Cup, recruiters

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Silvertips’ DuPont embraces pressure from Memorial Cup, recruiters

Larry Fisher, The Canadian Press 8 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

KELOWNA - Landon DuPont of the Everett Silvertips has a looming decision.

It’s no secret the most sought after prospect in hockey is being heavily pursued by the biggest schools and best programs the NCAA has to offer. They are all trying to convince the now 17-year-old defender to make that move for his NHL draft season, following in the footsteps of Keaton Verhoeff and Gavin McKenna.

The recruiting pitches are strong — the NIL money is nearing a million, according to some reports — but DuPont’s focus remains on capturing the Canadian Hockey League’s ultimate prize, the Memorial Cup. His Silvertips, who won the Western Hockey League championship for the first time in franchise history this year, are taking on the OHL champion Kitchener Rangers in Sunday's final.

“I haven’t really thought about it at all. I’ve just been locked in on this season and having fun with the guys, and obviously being at an event like this, you kind of put everything aside and just focus on trying to win this game tomorrow,” said DuPont, who scored twice in Friday’s semifinal to power Everett past the QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens 6-1.

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Former Chicago Blackhawks player Dennis Hull was honored in a

Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the ’72 Summit Series, dies at 81

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Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the ’72 Summit Series, dies at 81

The Associated Press 2 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, according to brother Garry. He was 81.

Nephew Bart Hull confirmed Hull's death on social media Saturday, and the Blackhawks followed that with a statement from owner Danny Wirtz. No other details were available.

Hull played 13 of 14 seasons in the league with Chicago before one final year with the Detroit Red Wings. He appeared in five All-Star Games and was voted a second-team NHL All-Star in 1972-73.

"Dennis enjoyed a distinguished career built on his scoring ability and consistency, leaving lasting contributions not only to the Blackhawks franchise but to the game itself," Wirtz said. “Known around the league for his immense skill, toughness and intelligence, Dennis was as dominant on the ice as he was beloved off it. He often drew on his sharp wit and sense of humor to keep the locker room loose, while his warmth and humility made everyone he met feel welcome.”

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Canada falls 4-2 to Finland in men’s world hockey championship semifinal

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Canada falls 4-2 to Finland in men’s world hockey championship semifinal

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

ZURICH - Canada will play for the bronze medal at the men's world hockey championship after a 4-2 semifinal loss to Finland on Saturday.

The Finns advanced to Sunday's final to face host Switzerland, which reached the championship game a third straight year yet seeks its first men's world title.

Canada will play Norway for bronze Sunday.

The Canadians led 2-1 after the first period on goals by Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway. The Finns countered with three unanswered goals in the second to take a lead they never surrendered.

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Saturday, May. 30, 2026

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How John Tortorella helped Vegas Golden Knights find their swagger

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How John Tortorella helped Vegas Golden Knights find their swagger

Mark Anderson, The Associated Press 9 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — John Tortorella is having the time of his life.

The sharp-tongued coach famous for blowups with the media, players and opponents is headed back to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since leading Tampa Bay to the 2004 title. He has been with Vegas for all of nine weeks — more than enough time to turn the Golden Knights into an unlikely championship favourite in what could be a bruising series against Carolina.

The 67-year-old Tortorella insists the Knights didn’t need much from him, but it’s clear this is currently as close as a love affair as you can find between coach and NHL team.

“I like being with the group,” Tortorella said. “It was such a crazy situation (several) weeks ago. I think they have kind of accepted me. I think they understand me better. I certainly understand them better. I feel more comfortable in changing as a coach in order for this to work. The bottom line is we’re trying to win. I need to give them what I think they need to help them and get the obstacles away so that they can just play.”

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Saturday, May. 30, 2026

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Hurricanes’ veterans savour breakthrough moment in reaching Stanley Cup final

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Hurricanes’ veterans savour breakthrough moment in reaching Stanley Cup final

Aaron Beard, The Associated Press 5 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The on-ice celebration was underway for the Carolina Hurricanes after securing their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in two decades. Rod Brind'Amour hugged and congratulated his players, all while reminding them there was another series ahead.

Then came veteran forward Jordan Martinook.

“All right, Marty, you got us here,” Brind'Amour told him.

“One more,” Martinook replied, on cue. “Yep, one more.”

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Switzerland blanks Norway to reach a third straight ice hockey worlds final

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Switzerland blanks Norway to reach a third straight ice hockey worlds final

The Associated Press 2 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

ZURICH (AP) — Switzerland blanked Norway 6-0 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the third straight year Saturday.

Seeking its first title, Switzerland will meet in the winner of the later semifinal between Canada and Finland. The final is Sunday.

Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni shut out Norway with 20 saves.

Christoph Bertschy, Denis Malgin, Ken Jager, Damien Riat, Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette scored for the host country.

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Saturday, May. 30, 2026

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Everett Silvertips' Landon DuPont, from left to right, Julius Miettinen, Matias Vanhanen and Carter Bear celebrate DuPont's second goal during the second period of the Memorial Cup semifinal hockey game against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, May 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

DuPont shines, scores twice as Silvertips advance to Memorial Cup final

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DuPont shines, scores twice as Silvertips advance to Memorial Cup final

Larry Fisher, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Saturday, May. 30, 2026

KELOWNA - Landon DuPont didn't just play, he dominated — delivering on the biggest stage of his career to date.

From sitting out with an undisclosed injury on Wednesday to celebrating his 17th birthday on Thursday to scoring twice — including what stood up as the winner — in the Memorial Cup semifinal on Friday, this performance was special.

Exceptional, really. And, fittingly, for the first-ever defenceman to be granted exceptional status into the Western Hockey League. That was two years ago now, and DuPont has certainly lived up to the hype ever since.

"He's a stud. To win in this tournament, you need studs. He's playing up to that level," said Chicoutimi head coach Yanick Jean, moments after his QMHJL champion Saguenéens saw their season end at the hands of DuPont in a 6-1 defeat to the WHL champion Everett Silvertips. "He does it all on the ice. He can control the game. His skills are amazing, but he's fit, he's strong, he can defend. This guy will be a star for sure at the other level."

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Chicoutimi Sagueneens' Mavrick Lachance (93) and Everett Silvertips' Jaxon Pisani (43) collide during the first period of the Memorial Cup semifinal hockey game, in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, May 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Silvertips squash Sagueneens 6-1, advance to Memorial Cup final

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Silvertips squash Sagueneens 6-1, advance to Memorial Cup final

Larry Fisher, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Friday, May. 29, 2026

KELOWNA - Landon DuPont scored twice in his return to the lineup, powering the Everett Silvertips to a 6-1 victory over the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in Friday’s semifinal at the Memorial Cup.

Carter Bear netted his third goal of the tournament and added an assist for the WHL champions, who also got goals from Jaxsin Vaughan, Zackary Shantz and Julius Miettinen as Everett advanced to face the OHL champion Kitchener Rangers in Sunday’s final.

Matias Vanhanen had two power-play assists and Anders Miller made 25 saves for the Silvertips, who led 2-1 and 5-1 at the period breaks. They will try to avenge a 6-2 defeat against Kitchener in their round-robin meeting on Monday.

That was Everett’s only loss thus far, previously beating Chicoutimi 5-3 in their opener last Saturday and blanking host Kelowna 4-0 on Wednesday without DuPont, who was scratched due to an undisclosed injury.

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Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate after a goal by Eric Robinson as Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson (8) skates by during the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

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Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

Aaron Beard, The Associated Press 5 minute read Friday, May. 29, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rod Brind'Amour wore a big smile as he walked on the ice to join his Carolina Hurricanes for a photo behind the Prince of Wales Trophy.

It took eight years, but the Hurricanes have finally broken through their Eastern Conference Final roadblock. Now comes the chance to play for the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades.

Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Eric Robinson scored in a dominating first period that helped push the Hurricanes past the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night, closing a five-game series that sent the East's top seed on to face Vegas for the Cup.

Three times before under Brind'Amour, the Hurricanes had reached this round, only to win just a single game.

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